Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Job Description
Are you a seasoned expert in your field, a troubleshooting champion who can identify any sound, and eager to share your knowledge? Do you thrive working with cutting-edge equipment in a collaborative team environment that supports your growth with ongoing training and career advancement opportunities? If so, we want to hear from you!
We are seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team in Columbia City, IN. In this role, you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of heavy-duty off-road construction equipment, with opportunities for career progression into a Lead Mechanic or Maintenance Manager.
Pay: $30 – $40 per hour, depending on experience
Shift/Schedule: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM / Sunday-Thursday or Monday-Friday
Benefits:
- Competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Prescription coverage
- 401(K) with a 3% employer contribution
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Year-round, non-weather dependent employment
- Tuition Reimbursement for qualified skilled trade programs
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Employee Referral Program
Responsibilities: As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, your key duties will include:
- Adhering to all safety regulations, policies, and maintaining proper records
- Dismantling and reassembling trucks, machines, and equipment to access and diagnose issues
- Maintaining a clean and safe work area to allow safe movement and equipment access
- Inspecting machines visually and audibly to identify malfunctions
- Reading schematics and utilizing diagnostic software to troubleshoot and resolve issues
- Performing welding, cutting, and fabrication on equipment and components
- Meeting and exceeding customer service expectations
Skills & Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Expertise in off-road heavy equipment and its systems
- Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, braking systems, electrical systems, drivelines, steering mechanisms, and suspensions
- Experience with Tier IV Emissions systems
- Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, climb, or crawl under or on top of equipment
- Skill in manipulating components in hard-to-reach areas using hands and tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Valid Driver’s License
- Willingness to take on additional duties as needed